California passed SB294 “Workplace Know Your Rights Act” - POSTED PRP (3/17/2026)

• By March 30, 2026, and at the time of hire for each new employee on and after that date, employers must provide employees with the opportunity to:
  • Designate an emergency contact; and
  • Indicate whether that contact should be notified; if the employee is arrested or detained at work or during work hours, and the employer has actual knowledge of the event.
• Employers may not discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, or otherwise retaliate against an employee for exercising rights under SB 294.

Click on the link to view the SB294 law – Workplace Know Your Rights Act

New SB294 Requirement (new fields) – Added ability for employee’s to designate a person to contact in case of an arrest/detention at work or during work hours.